We Are Not on Track: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Higher Than Ever!

Even though we have known about climate change for more than 30 years, humans are releasing higher amounts of greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, than ever before. Scientists have shown that stopping carbon dioxide emissions could prevent global warming from getting worse. The single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions is burning fossil fuels for electricity or transportation. Technologies like solar and wind power, electric vehicles, and advanced batteries can replace fossil fuels and help reduce emissions while also decreasing other problems like air pollution. Many countries have promised to stop their carbon dioxide emissions, and if their promises are backed up with laws, then global warming could be limited. Unfortunately, current laws are not good enough. We need to ensure that countries meet their promises, so that society can avoid the worst effects of global warming.